Square Enix and Koei Tecmo announced Dragon Quest Champions, a new “melee command battle RPG” for Android and iOS. The game was announced during Square Enix’s new Dragon Quest mobile RPG presentation.
Square Enix’s Takuma Shiraishi serves as producer of Dragon Quest Champions, while Tomohiko Sho of Koei Tecmo is the chief director. The companies will host a closed beta test from February 6 to 13. Applications for the closed beta test are available here until January 19, and only 20,000 users will be selected.
Here’s an overview of Dragon Quest Champions from the official website, translated by Gematsu:
About
A melee Dragon Quest command battle RPG that you can play solo!
Utilizing the series’ familiar command-style battle system, players will aim to win tournaments of wisdom and courage against various enemies to become a true hero.
In Tournament Mode, up to 50 players will battle in real-time. Fight fair and square, run away, or even barge your way into other people’s fights. Obtain the title of Champion by your own methods!
Additionally, there are plenty of solo gameplay elements such as Story Mode and all sorts of quests.
Get ready to set off on a new adventure that everyone can enjoy!
Story
Victory will open the door of promise.
Long, long ago… the Demon King’s plan to rule the world was crushed by the hero and their two companions.
Some time has passed since then… In a world of continued peace, the people are absorbed in the “Heroic Martial Arts Tournaments” that honor the legacy of the ancient hero.
Meanwhile, a young person sets off from a certain village to participate in the tournaments.
With the words their father once told them when they were young held closely in their heart.
“Only those who have won all Heroic Martial Arts Tournaments can become true heroes. We must accomplish this by our own hands.”
And so now is the time to follow in their father’s footsteps and fulfill their promise. A new legend is about to be born!
Characters
- Protagonist – An adventurer who aspires to become a hero. To find their missing father, they decide to participate in the Heroic Martial Arts Tournaments.
- Elmia – A lively, self-proclaimed manager who shares the protagonist’s fate. She is old friends with the healslime Homit.
- Homit – A charming guide who loves to cheer on others. While he is not good at fighting on his own, he is always there to advise the protagonist.
- Zelam – The protagonist’s rival. Determined and confident. He dislikes relying on or cooperating with others.
- Dralin – A dracky that provides live commentary for the Heroic Martial Arts Tournaments. His funky style and passionate commentary livens up the tournament.
